The average train between Plymouth and Kiel takes 18h 19m and the fastest train takes 14h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Plymouth and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Kiel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.
Plymouth to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Plymouth to Kiel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Kiel is 1,062.2 km. The road distance is 1,500 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Kiel Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 43m.